Geographic position of Staten Island
Staten Island is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.5623° N, 74.1399° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,515 km (2,805 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,503 km (3,419 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,534 km (9,031 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,270 km (3,896 mi) west
Staten Island lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Staten Island
With a population of 468,730, Staten Island ranks as the 49th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Staten Island
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) is a major international airport serving Staten Island directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Staten Island
Staten Island uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Staten Island
Business hours in Staten Island (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Staten Island
Compare time in Staten Island with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Staten Island in?
Staten Island follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Staten Island at UTC-4.
What time is it in Staten Island right now?
The current local time in Staten Island is 07:31:01 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Staten Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Staten Island is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Staten Island?
Staten Island is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Staten Island?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the airport serving Staten Island. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:01.
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